VOL. XLV

No 41

14-October-2002

ALGERIA

Algeria, Europe Negotiations On Destination Clauses Stalled

Discussions between Algeria and the European Commission over destination clauses in gas contracts have stalled, Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Chakib Khelil has told MEES. Mr Khelil acknowledged that the clauses which prevent gas producers from onselling gas to third parties were in essence against the free movement of goods regulations stipulated in the Treaty of Rome. He added that the EC...